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Canon S120 vs Kodak M530

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon S110
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S120 vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the M530 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and M530 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S120 was revealed 3 years after the M530 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S120 grades against the M530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Kodak M530

 S120 M530 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Canon S120

 M530 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Kodak M530

 S120 M530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S120 vs the M530.

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and M530 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and M530.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The S120 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The younger S120 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S120
Portrait photography with Kodak M530
42
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography highlights
Kodak M530 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (217 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Kodak M530 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography information
Kodak M530 Travel photography information
67
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (217 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography info
Kodak M530 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging advice
Kodak M530 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others (217 grams)
25
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not good (36mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon S120 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Kodak M530
 Canon PowerShot S120Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Kodak EasyShare M530
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 1000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1/8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 150 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $449 $110